Sports Social Media Strategist

HURRDAT LLC•Omaha, NE

4d•$44,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sports Social Media Strategist at Hurrdat, you will use writing, content creation, and strategic execution to engage social audiences. You will collaborate with social, video production, SEO, reporting, and design teams to identify opportunities and develop creative, concise strategies. The role calls for authenticity, follow-through, and a willingness to share successes and setbacks to improve outcomes for yourself, clients, and the team. You will help plan, execute, produce, and create video elements for Hurrdat Sports. The position is suited to someone interested in sports media marketing and sports video production. Work is normally performed in a typical office environment, with occasional live-event coverage and travel. Hours may extend beyond the typical 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, including nights and weekends based on coverage needs. The role requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds using safe lifting methods. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

Strong understanding of social media and how it incorporates into digital marketing strategies.
Outstanding creative, collaborative, communication, and teamwork skills.
Curiosity about the latest social media trends and a desire to apply them to client strategies.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple client projects and meet tight deadlines.
Self-starter who understands the importance of being responsible to themselves and the team.
Ability to operate a video camera.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Degree in advertising, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
1–3 years of related industry experience.
Familiarity with Adobe editing products, including Premiere, Audition, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly content calendars and ensure content is on-brand, relevant, and aligned with goals.
Create social copy to promote blogs, websites, and social content.
Optimize social media profiles.
Engage clients’ online communities through outreach and community management.
Research competitors and develop strategies to advance Hurrdat clients.
Plan and execute social media advertising campaigns for a variety of clients.
Gather insights from social data and adjust strategies accordingly.
Film social media content at live sporting events.
Edit social media content from live sporting events.
Help plan, execute, produce, and create video elements for Hurrdat Sports.